Description
Chicken loaf delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, blending tender meat with simple seasonings that make dinner feel special. Packed with flavor and super easy to prepare, this recipe turns weeknight cooking into a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large onion grated
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a steady 350°F and prepare a standard loaf pan with light cooking spray.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and tumble in 2 lb ground chicken with 1 large grated onion, ensuring a thorough blend of textures.
- Pour 1 cup milk and crack 3 eggs directly into the bowl, then sprinkle 1 tbsp salt, ½ tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp ground black pepper across the mixture.
- Fold 1 cup breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp mayonnaise into the protein blend, using your hands to combine everything until the mixture feels uniformly integrated.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into the greased loaf pan, pressing gently to create an even surface across the container.
- Drizzle 1 cup ketchup across the top, spreading it with the back of a spoon to create a complete crimson layer.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 50 minutes, checking that the center feels firm when touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken loaf to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the proteins settle and makes slicing easier.
- Slice into hearty portions and serve warm alongside your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- Grate the onion finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large chunks in the chicken loaf.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for a lighter texture, which helps keep the loaf moist and tender.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Test the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 74°C (165°F) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg